Struggle much?

I have been kind of struggling lately. I've been struggling with my current circumstances, I've felt a little down lately. I know it's all part of the life cycle we live, we have high times and low times. I was starting to doubt things in my life. How easily do I forget what God has blessed me with! How petty can I be, how fast do I lose sight of what God is doing all around me. I am thankful for the "hard times" because it draws me ever closer to God. He is a good God. He is with me and for me. He loves me more than I can comprehend. Forgive me for my unbelief, increase my faith Father.

He spoke to me today in His word. In James Chapter 1 it says: "Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives generously to all without fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave in the sea, blown and tossed by the wind." He is growing me and maturing me. I need more wisdom. I need more faith to not doubt. So I will ask for these things and I believe He will answer my request.

God has recently brought a lot of people into my life. I've gotten to know an Orthodontist here in New Orleans who is determined to find me a job. I have been subbing regularly at Sacred Heart and the sweet teachers there have taken me under their wings and are determined to help me out as well. I am so thankful. People are shedding kindness on me, its my turn to do it in return.

God can turn all things into good. I am grounded in this promise and in the promises that are in His word. So I will persevere, I will fight the good fight, I will not doubt. I trust in the one who holds the universe in His hand.